David Peralta’s blast lifts Diamondbacks over Rockies

Jul 10, 2018, 10:07 PM

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — David Peralta and A.J. Pollock homered in Arizona’s four-run seventh inning, and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Nick Ahmed also went deep as the D-backs won for the fourth straight time at Coors Field.

Arizona was held in check by Colorado starter Tyler Anderson but a high pitch count ended his night after six innings. The D-backs pounced on the Rockies’ bullpen in the seventh.

Jake McGee (1-3) walked Jeff Mathis, allowed a double to pinch-hitter Chris Owings before Peralta hit the first pitch he saw into the seats in right to give the Diamondbacks a 4-2 lead.

Pollock hit a solo homer later in the inning off Scott Oberg.

The big inning wasted another strong outing for Anderson. He has allowed just one run in his last three starts, two of which have come at Coors Field. He has a 0.45 ERA since losing to the Miami Marlins on June 23rd.

Nolan Arenado hit his 23rd homer off Archie Bradley in the bottom of the seventh, tying him for the NL lead in that category. The Rockies put the tying run on first but Andrew Chafin retired the last two batters to end the threat.

Randall Delgado (2-0) tossed 1 2/3 innings in relief of Patrick Corbin to get the win. Brad Boxberger pitched the ninth for his 22nd save.

TRAINER’S ROOM

D-backs: RHP Clay Buchholz (left oblique strain) threw a bullpen on Tuesday while INF Deven Marrero (left oblique strain) continues to do range-of-motion exercises.

Rockies: OF David Dahl (broken right foot) took batting practice Wednesday. Dahl has been out since June 1 after fouling a ball off his foot against San Francisco.

ROSTER MOVE

The Rockies activated C Tom Murphy from the paternity list and optioned INF Jordan Patterson to Triple-A Albuquerque.

UP NEXT

D-backs RHP Shelby Miller (0-3, 9.00) makes his fourth start Wednesday since returning from Tommy John surgery. He will face Colorado RHP German Marquez (7-8, 4.92), who is 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA with 14 strikeouts and no walks in his last two starts.

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley entertains his fellow relief pitchers by dancing to the stadium music as players warm up for baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich, right, confers with shortstop Pat Valaika behind the batting cage as the Rockies warmed up before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond, left, jokes with Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Steven Souza Jr. before a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starter Tyler Anderson watches a pitch to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin watches a pitch to a Colorado Rockies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin tugs on his cap after struggling to strike out Colorado Rockies' Tyler Anderson for the third out in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt watches his single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon follows through on an RBI-double off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A Colorado Rockies fan holds up a placard with hopes for a post-season appearance by the team, which was playing the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu, front, scores on a double by Charlie Blackmon as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis fields the throw in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt reacts after striking out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson to end the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt tries to field a weak ground ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond but commits an error on the play to allow a runner to score from third during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, left, hands the ball to manager Torey Lovullo as catcher Jeff Mathis pats Corbin, who had given up a double to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Randall Delgado works against a Colorado Rockies batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta follows through on a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta watches his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee waits after giving up a three-run home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Steven Souza Jr., left, congratulates A.J. Pollock as he heads to the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley works against Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino works against Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Boxberger works against a Colorado Rockies batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley, left, congratulates right fielder David Peralta after the team's 5-3 win in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta, left, celebrates with shortstop Nick Ahmed after the team's 5-3 win in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A pillar of smoke builds in the background from a fire in a recycling plant near Coors Field as Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte warms up before the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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